Paula M. Franklin
St Louis, MO 63112 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants (6 weeks) through preschoolers (up to age 6) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Active Kids |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Assistance it accepts | State childcare reimbursements |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lillio, Lillio (formerly HiMama)) |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Center license
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #000344336
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 5 rules in all
- Discipline and child guidance 5
For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Nov 24, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)2. Expectations for a child's behavior shall be appropriate for the developmental level of that child.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)3. Only constructive, age-appropriate methods of discipline shall be used to help children develop self-control and assume responsibility for their own actions.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)6. Firm, positive statements or redirection of behavior shall be used with infants and toddlers.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)7. Physical punishment including, but not limited to, spanking, slapping, shaking, biting, or pulling hair shall be prohibited.
5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)8. No discipline technique which is humiliating, threatening, or frightening to children shall be used. Children shall not be shamed, ridiculed, or spoken to harshly, abusively, or with profanity.
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center
Is YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center licensed?
Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
When was YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center last inspected?
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 897-2013 to ask.
What is YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center's phone number?
(314) 897-2013.
Where is YMCA-Bayer Branch-Early Childhood Education Center?
5555 Page Blvd, St Louis, MO 63112. The nearest other daycare we list is Better Family Life, 0.2 miles away.